Node.js is essential in front-end development, but often different projects require different Node versions. For example, Project A might require Node.js v18 or above, while Project B may not support versions above v18. This creates a conflict.
Node Version Management
In such cases, we need to consider using multiple Node environments. By using Node version management tools, we can enable different Node environments for different projects. Some of the popular tools in the market include nvm and Volta.
For instance, nvmw is a lightweight script tool implemented through Node.js. However, it requires installation via code, and any small mistake could lead to failure.
ServBay
ServBay is the most convenient Node version management tool I've come across. More accurately, ServBay is an all-in-one development environment management tool. It supports Node.js versions from 12 to 22. With just a few clicks on the desired version, ServBay can automatically configure the environment for that version, allowing you to switch with one click.
Despite its powerful features, ServBay itself is a lightweight program and does not demand much from the system. More importantly, all these features are free to use.
As a web developer, if I had to keep only one tool, I would choose ServBay.
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